WATCH: Grounded cargo ship stays put in Louth

The ship and crew are in no danger says the Irish Coastguard.

By Christina Finn Monday 26 May 2014, 8:40 AM

May 26th 2014, 8:40 AM 11,482 Views 3 Comments

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THE SECOND SHIP to run aground in a week remains stuck in Drogheda. The ‘Arklow Ruler’ is an 80 metre long ship with a non hazardous cargo and eight people on board.

The Arklow Raider, a sister ship of the Arklow Ruler. The Arklow Raider ran aground in October 2012.

ship Arklow Raider Source: mobrien142

Attempts at re-floating the The Arklow Ruler were unsuccessful yesterday.

The Irish Coastguard said no pollution has been sighted as a result of the ship and that the ship is no danger.

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WATCH: Grounded cargo ship stays put in Louth

The ship and crew are in no danger says the Irish Coastguard.